A Celebration of Demonstration

A Celebration of Demonstration

This week on Being Black in Craft, we’re revisiting a previously recorded episode from a series I’ve long wanted to develop. The challenge of coordinating across multiple time zones has made it difficult, but we’re finally taking a trip across the pond to explore the rich history and cultural impact of London and the Windrush Generation. The Windrush Generation helped rebuild post-war Britain while bringing vibrant Caribbean culture, traditions, and entrepreneurship that continue to shape modern British society. London itself stands as a global hub of diversity and creativity, where countless cultures intersect and influence everything from food and music to brewing and fermentation. Joining us is Wayne Campbell, curator of A Celebration of Demonstration. Wayne shares insights into Black British history, cultural preservation, and the importance of telling stories that often go unheard. Don’t forget that Being Black in Craft is available on all major listening platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, and Google Podcasts, or you can watch the show on YouTube and on Facebook at Black in Craft. Join us as we celebrate culture, history, and the voices shaping the future of craft beverages around the world.

Meulanated Meadery

🍯🐝 This Week on Being Black in Craft! 🐝🍯 Join us as we welcome Ren, owner and mazer of Meulanated Meadery, for an engaging conversation about the art, science, and culture of mead making! If you’ve attended the incredible Barrel & Flow, chances are you’ve experienced some of the rich, flavorful, and unforgettable meads that made their way around the legendary bottle shares. Now’s your chance to hear the story behind the bottles and the passion behind the craft. ✨ 3 Things We Love About Mead 🍯 One of the oldest fermented beverages in human history. 🍯 Endless flavor possibilities through honey, fruits, spices, and botanicals. 🍯 Connects agriculture, fermentation, and storytelling in every glass. 🐝 3 Amazing Facts About Bees 🐝 Bees pollinate roughly one-third of the food we consume. 🐝 A single honey bee may visit thousands of flowers in one day. 🐝 Healthy bee populations are essential to thriving ecosystems and agriculture. 🍯 3 Things That Make Meulanated Meadery Stand Out ✨ Celebrating Black excellence in mead making. ✨ Crafting unique, flavor-forward meads that spark conversation. ✨ Building community through education, culture, and exceptional fermentation. 🎙️ Watch and Listen LIVE Monday at 7 PM Central 🕔 Pacific: 5 PM 🕕 Mountain: 6 PM 🕖 Central: 7 PM 🕗 Eastern: 8 PM Catch Being Black in Craft live on Facebook at Black in Craft and later on YouTube! 🎧 Available on all major listening platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Audible, and more. Come ready to geek out about honey, fermentation, entrepreneurship, and the future of craft beverages. This is one conversation you won’t want to miss!

Day Bracey (Barrel and Flow)

Day Bracey, curator, cultural innovator, and Executive Director of Barrel & Flow, as well as the force behind Barrels on the Bayou. We’ll discuss the recent launch of Barrels on the Bayou, the continued growth of Barrel & Flow, and why Pittsburgh has become one of the most exciting destinations in craft beer and beverage culture. 🍺 3 Things That Make Barrel & Flow Special: ✅ America’s first festival dedicated to celebrating Black brewers, artists, entrepreneurs, and consumers. ✅ Consistently recognized as one of the nation’s top beer festivals, earning national acclaim and industry recognition. ✅ Creates meaningful collaborations between breweries, artists, musicians, and community organizations while ensuring artists receive visibility, compensation, and credit. 🏙️ Why Pittsburgh is a Beer Festival Mecca: • Home to nationally recognized beer festivals and a thriving independent brewing community. • Known for innovative brewery collaborations that draw visitors from across the country. • A city where craft beer, arts, culture, and community intersect to create unforgettable festival experiences. 🗓️ LIVE Monday, June 1 ⏰ 7:00 PM Central ⏰ 8:00 PM Eastern ⏰ 6:00 PM Mountain ⏰ 5:00 PM Pacific ⏰ 1:00 AM (Tuesday) UK ⏰ 2:00 AM (Tuesday) Central Europe 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Audible, Pandora, and wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Watch live on Facebook and YouTube. Come learn how Day Bracey and Barrel & Flow are reshaping the craft beverage industry by creating spaces where Black creativity, entrepreneurship, and culture don’t just participate—they lead.

Eryse and The Incredible Yeast Strain!

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Being Black in Craft 🍷🧫 We’re taking a short holiday break, but we couldn’t wait to share this incredible conversation with Eryse White on Being Black in Craft! Eryse is a brilliant mind diving deep into the evolving world of wine yeast strains, fermentation science, and the exciting technologies shaping the future of craft beverages. If you love geeking out over innovative techniques, new concepts, and the science behind flavor development — this episode is for you. From yeast evolution to the intersection of creativity and technology in wine, this conversation is insightful, educational, and inspiring for anyone passionate about craft. 🎧 Listen on all streaming platforms 📺 Watch on Facebook: “Black in Craft” ▶️ Also streaming on YouTube Join us LIVE every Monday: 🕖 7PM Central 🕗 8PM Eastern 🕕 6PM Mountain 🕔 5PM Pacific

The Little Sober Bar

Being Black in Craft Podcast Featuring Bryttany Hyde, owner of The Little Sober Bar This week on Being Black in Craft, we sat down with the inspiring and innovative Bryttany Hyde, founder of The Little Sober Bar, to discuss the evolution of sober spaces, inclusive hospitality, and redefining social culture without alcohol. ✨ Two standout attributes about Bryttany:• Visionary community-builder creating inclusive experiences where everyone feels welcomed — sober or sober-curious.• Trailblazing entrepreneur reshaping the beverage industry through creativity, accessibility, and intentional social connection. 🥂 Industry Notes & Mocktail/N/A Statistics:• The global non-alcoholic beverage market was valued at over $1.3 trillion in 2025 and is projected to continue growing at an estimated 8% annually through 2033. (Grand View Research)• Nearly 49% of Americans planned to reduce alcohol consumption in 2025, reflecting the rapid rise of the “sober curious” movement. (Grand View Research)• Sales of non-alcoholic beer, wine, and spirits increased by approximately 26% in the U.S., surpassing $800 million in sales. (New York Post)• Gen Z continues driving the mocktail movement, with more than 60% preferring non-alcoholic beverages in social settings. (New York Post) 🎧 Listen to Being Black in Craft on all major streaming platforms:• Spotify• Apple Podcasts• YouTube• Amazon Music• iHeartRadio• Pandora 📅 Catch us LIVE every Monday at 7PM Central:• 5PM Pacific• 6PM Mountain• 7PM Central• 8PM Eastern